We were all revved up to sort and package fresh produce for thousands of low income and hungry residents at the new volunteer center. It was a huge warehouse filled with thousands of pounds of food that needed to be prepared for delivery to more than 275 food pantries, churches and agencies around the bay area. The food bank distributes enough food for 300,000 meals each week and serves one in six residents of which 43% are children and teens (source: www.accfb.org).

The crew went to work bagging more than 2,500 pounds of carrots during the morning shift and 1,500 pounds of onions during the afternoon shift. By the end of the day we had our fill of physical work but we enjoyed giving back to the community thanks to Business Wire’s generous gift of sharing.

In honor of its 50th Anniversary, Business Wire is giving back by providing each of its 500+ employees up to 12 hours of paid time off in 2011 to volunteer with the nonprofit of their choice. Read more about what BW employees are doing to give back.